Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer vs HabitBase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer
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Focus first. Everything else is automatic. A Pomodoro timer that switches between 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest on its own. Every minute you spend on study, work, or reading is recorded for you. "How long did I actually work today?" "I meant to focus, but I picked up my phone again." One simple timer is enough to start changing that. ■ One tap to start No setup required. Tap once and your 25 minutes begin. Focus and break periods switch automatically, so you can stay with the task instead of the clock. Session length, break length, and the number of sessions are all adjustable, and your recent setups are one tap away. ■ Organize by color-coded categories Sort your sessions into categories such as Study, Work, Reading, or Exercise. Each one gets its own icon and color, so where your time goes is obvious at a glance. ■ See your effort add up Completed sessions are saved automatically and charted by day, month, and year. A calendar view and a streak heatmap turn the days you showed up into something you can actually see. Records can be edited or added later, so a day you forgot to start the timer isn't lost. ■ Set goals, feel the progress Set goals by session count or total time, such as 20 hours of study this month or 3 sessions a day. Per-category goals are supported too, and ring progress shows how close you are. ■ Earn trophies for showing up 3 days, 7 days, 30 days in a row. 10 hours a month, 100 hours a year. Each milestone unlocks a trophy, so your consistency leaves a mark. ■ Check the time without opening the app Live Activity support puts the remaining time on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Timing stays accurate in the background, and you get a notification the moment a session ends. ■ The same records on every device Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. iCloud sync keeps your records, categories, and goals identical everywhere. 【Great for】 ・Tracking study hours for exams and certifications ・Staying focused while working from home ・Building a habit of reading, morning routines, or exercise ・Understanding where your hours actually go ・Anyone looking for a timer that stays simple 【Good to know】 ・Every feature is free to use (supported by ads) ・No account or sign-up required ・Your records stay on your device and in your own iCloud Make focus a habit with Pomodoro! Questions, requests, or something broken? Reach us anytime from Settings → Contact & Feedback.
HabitBase
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HabitBase is a habit tracker built around how habits actually form. Instead of a plain checklist, HabitBase treats each habit as something that grows over time. You move through levels, Struggling, Consistency, Momentum, Habit, the Mastery levels, and finally Flow, so you can see real progress rather than just ticking a box. New habits don't start under pressure. Every habit begins in a short stabilising phase: you practise a smaller, easier version first, with room to miss a few days while it settles. Once it feels steady, the habit progresses and full habit begins. If you slip later on, a habit can return to stabilising to help you rebuild without losing everything you've earned. Whether you're building a morning routine, training, reading more, drinking more water, or practising mindfulness, HabitBase helps you watch your habits develop at a sustainable pace. What you can do with HabitBase: • Create habits with daily, weekly, or fully custom schedules • Ease into new habits with a low-pressure stabilising phase • Progress through levels, milestones, and long-term growth • Set smart reminders with flexible repeat options • Review detailed stats and insights for each habit • Use HabitTap NFC check-ins to complete a habit with a physical tap HabitBase stays simple day to day, with enough depth to keep you engaged for the long run. Free includes: • Up to 3 active habits • Core habit tracking HabitBase Pro unlocks: • Unlimited habits • HabitTap NFC check-ins • Full stats and Overview screen Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer at none against HabitBase's 3. HabitBase's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HabitBase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, HabitBase every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer | HabitBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jun Tsuda | Chetan Rajesh |
In-app purchases
Pomodoro! Focus & Study Timer
No in-app purchases
HabitBase
- HabitBase Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- HabitBase Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- HabitBase Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
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